Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
microfloras	21	21
microform	21	21
microforms	22	22
microfossil	21	21
microfossils	22	22
microfungi	23	23
microfungus	25	25
microfunguses	27	27
microgamete	22	22
microgametes	23	23
microgametocyte	31	31
microgram	20	20
micrograms	21	21
micrograph	23	23
micrographic	28	28
micrographics	29	29
micrographs	24	24
microgravities	26	26
microgravity	26	26
microgreen	19	19
microgreens	20	20
microgroove	23	23
microgrooves	24	24
microhabitat	23	23
microhabitats	24	24